Health and Disease Prevention Quiz

Non-communicable diseases like diabetes are not transmitted from person to person.

Vaccines prime the immune system to recognize and combat specific pathogens, preventing disease.

Proteins are macromolecules essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

Dry mouth is a common symptom of dehydration, indicating a lack of sufficient fluid intake.

An average adult should consume about 8 glasses or 2 liters of water per day to maintain proper hydration.

Vector-borne diseases like malaria are transmitted to humans via vectors like mosquitoes.

Effective handwashing for at least 20 seconds can help remove germs and prevent infections.

Antibiotic resistance arises when bacteria evolve mechanisms to withstand the effects of antibiotics, often due to overuse or misuse of these drugs.

A tumor is an abnormal growth of tissue that can be benign or malignant.

Coughing up blood is not a typical symptom of the common cold but may indicate a more serious condition.

Zoonotic diseases are transmitted from animals to humans, like rabies.

Cataracts, a clouding of the eye's lens, are a leading cause of blindness globally.